the plug.

Charlie likes his pluggy

like I like my coffee.

{as in, inside his mouth, all the time.}

In the grocery store the other day,

I noticed an older woman giving Charlie and I a good stare down.

Normally, when someone has something positive to say, they'll just say it.

If it's negative, they'll avert their eyes after they notice that you've noticed them.

This woman looked at Charlie.

Then at his plug.

Then at me.

And then {harrrumph} away.

Oh brother.

Yes, my son is almost two, and still sucks on a pacifier.

Leave me alone.

I like that he takes long naps when he's got his pluggy in,

and furthermore,

I'll be the one paying for his braces,

thank you vurrrrry much.

(and so, happy monday!)